As we started our day early, we were ahead of the crowds. The shuttles making their way into the canyon were already starting to fill, but we were headed the other way.
Once again, we skipped the longer hike, Angels Landing at Stop – 6, which takes about 4 hours. Though, the park rangers also warned us that Angels Landing shouldn’t be attempted on rainy days.
If you’re not familiar with Angels Landing, it’s a challenging hike, known for some pretty dangerous drop-offs. Even in good weather, it may not be for you.
However, there is an alternative, if you’re up for a challenging hike that doesn’t risk your life. You could do just the first part of the Angels Landing trail, up to Scout Lookout. The walk from Stop 6 is about 5 miles round-trip and takes about 2.5 hours.
As there’s no shade, and the hike gets very crowded, we recommend doing this one early in the day.
**From April 1, 2022 a permit is required to hike to Angel’s Landing, but not to Scout Lookout. This is a pilot program so check the park’s permit page for up-to-date information.